Fragrance comparison

Abjar vs Whisky Black Op

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

4 wins

Abjar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.4986 votes

Rank #23,885 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Whisky Black Op

Evaflor

4.0662 votes

Rank #12,061 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Abjar
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Whisky Black Op
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Abjar4/7

Whisky Black Op3/7

Ratings & consensus: Abjar
Community sentiment: Abjar
Longevity: Abjar
Sillage & projection: Abjar
Value for money: Whisky Black Op
Versatility: Whisky Black Op
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Whisky Black Op

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AbjarThe Spirit of Dubai

Whisky Black OpEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.49/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 26%

Category winnerAbjarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

72%Love

13%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

86 votes

37%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerAbjarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity91

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAbjar

SillageAbjar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value28

¤ Price value91

Category winnerWhisky Black OpBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

amber77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CypressPineClary SageNutmegStyraxAldehydesLavenderPepper

Heart

LeatherEarthy NotesBirch LeafIncenseIndian OudResinsWoody NotesGuaiac Wood

Base

CastoreumCivetTobaccoAgarwood (Oud)AmberTolu BalsamSandalwoodBenzoin

Top15-30 mins

PepperBergamotApple

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderLabdanumGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

AmbroxanVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender and Pepper. Durations are only published for Whisky Black Op, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer87

Fall100

Winter87

Day90

Night100

Category winnerWhisky Black OpMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex20

Women6

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 34%Work 28%Party 22%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,061

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerWhisky Black OpHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Abjar by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a sharp burst of aromatic cypress, pine needles, and spicy nutmeg before settling into a dense heart of birch leaf and natural leather. As the composition warms on skin, smoky incense, Indian oud, and rich labdanum take control, giving the fragrance a dark resinous texture. The …

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Evaflor Whisky Black Op is a crisp woody aromatic cologne built around sharp black pepper, juicy apple, and zesty bergamot. The first blast delivers a pungent hit of peppery citrus before drying down into clean lavender and earthy geranium. Ambroxan and dry cedar anchor the base, giving off a familiar, mass-appealing …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Abjar or Whisky Black Op?

Abjar takes 4 of 7 categories. Abjar is rated 4.49/5 from 86 votes; Whisky Black Op is rated 4.06/5 from 62 votes. Choose Abjar for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Whisky Black Op for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Abjar or Whisky Black Op?

Abjar lasts longest (Abjar 91/100, Whisky Black Op 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Abjar or Whisky Black Op?

Abjar projects furthest (Abjar 84/100, Whisky Black Op 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Abjar and Whisky Black Op smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender and Pepper.

Is Abjar or Whisky Black Op better for summer or winter?

For summer, Whisky Black Op is the stronger pick. For winter, Abjar is the stronger pick. Whisky Black Op suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Abjar and Whisky Black Op?

Abjar has top notes of Cypress, Pine, Clary Sage and Nutmeg, heart notes of Leather, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Incense, a base of Castoreum, Civet, Tobacco and Agarwood (Oud). Whisky Black Op has top notes of Pepper, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Ambroxan, Vetiver, Patchouli and Cedar.